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Karen Valencic

EXPERT ON:

◉ Effective Communication
◉ Leadership Development
◉ Team Building & Collaboration
◉ Overcoming Adversity
◉ Work-Life Balance & Focus

EXPERIENCE:

Collaboration & Conflict Expert: Founder of Spiral Impact, blending martial arts principles, practical physics, and engineering insight to help teams master collaboration and conflict.

Proven Leadership Innovator: Brings 30+ years of experience developing high-performing teams, informed by three decades of Aikido practice.

Best-Selling Author & Sought-After Speaker: Author of The Black Belt Edition of Spiral Impact, with independently validated methods shown to significantly enhance team performance.

About Karen Valencic

As the founder of Spiral Impact, Karen Valencic brings a unique approach to collaboration and conflict mastery, blending martial arts principles with practical physics. Drawing on three decades of developing high-performing teams, her engineering expertise, and insights from 30 years of Aikido practice, Karen delivers unforgettable sessions that foster real innovation.

Her best-selling book, “The Black Belt Edition of Spiral Impact: The Power to Get It Done with Grace,” has earned acclaim for its fresh leadership perspective. Independently validated to enhance team performance significantly, Karen’s methods have made her a sought-after expert for audiences nationwide.

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